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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.37, 945.42 and 547.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.37, 945.42 and 547.35 is: 822.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.37 : 945.42 = 547.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.37/945.42 = 547.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.37x = 945.42 × 547.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.37x = 517,472.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,472.90/629.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.21

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